Majoid crabs -- known as decorator crabs -- adorn themselves with items secured from their surroundings such as sponges, algae and other marine debris. Scientists are exploring what factors drive this ...

Long after seashells cease to be dwellings for the ocean’s creatures, they remain desirable as raw materials in home decor, especially in coastal areas. A shell accessory can recall beaches visited ...

Make summer's souvenirs a pretty and permanent fixture in your home Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five years as a writer and editor on the ...

They’re one of the most iconic souvenirs from summer vacation and they’re free. Who hasn’t collected a bucketful of seashells only to bring them home and have them sit in a bag or a box. Seashells are ...